baille

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Baille

Noun (1)

Definition: A traditional Scottish dance.

Example sentence: The crowd joined in the spirited baille at the Highland Games.

Noun (2)

Definition: A wooden container or bucket.

Example sentence: The fisherman used a baille to carry the freshly caught fish.

Noun (3)

Definition: A term used to reference a sheriff's bailiff or officer.

Example sentence: The baille served the court summons to the defendant.

Verb

Definition: To empty a container by pouring out the contents.

Example sentence: Carefully baille the water from the sinking boat to prevent it from capsizing.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of local and familiar surroundings.

Example sentence: The artist captured the essence of the countryside in his baille paintings.